Imagine for a moment how shocking this would be. 1816: The Year Without A Summer You wake up in July expecting a steamy Saturday afternoon relaxing in the backyard. The grill is fired up, the kids are ready to do cannonballs in the pool and yet, instead of hot weather, snow is falling. Seems impossible, doesn't it? What I just described sounds like something from Rod Serling's show, The Twilight Zone. Two hundred years ago, this scenario took place in our country. One major geological event in a remote part of the world that most people at the time never...

Today, I wanted to share an interesting story from our nation's early days. Many of the early actions of our Founding Fathers show great wisdom which we can learn from and apply to our own lives. On March 2, 1778, the Continental Congress in conjunction with George Washington made a decision that changed history. This decision involved the question of how to feed an army. The story is about George Washington and Nathanael Greene and the ingenuity they used to feed an army. It's a story about determination and steadfast dedication to self-reliance. How George Washington Fed His Army and...

Family values. They're a cornerstone of the preparedness lifestyle - and of course, American life in general.  Teach Kids Preparedness That's why, today, I want to spend a little time focusing on the future of preparedness - children. Instilling the values of self-reliance and emergency preparedness in our children and grandchildren is absolutely vital to preserving our nation's liberties for generations to come. I know, teaching kids about preparedness can seem like a daunting task. In fact, it can be hard enough convincing adults to get serious about preparedness. But the truth is, if you follow some simple guidelines and...

So Many Ways to Use Bulk Emergency Food Here at My Patriot Supply, we believe that one of the best ways to serve loyal customers like you is by giving you options. When it comes to preparedness planning, there is no single solution that fits everyone. Over the past year, we've been working hard to give you more options for emergency food - including ways to customize your food supply. We have over 38 recipes, many of which come in two unique packaging options. One question we get about our bulk emergency food is "what's the best way to use...

TIPS FOR BUILDING A SURVIVAL CACHE Today, I want to talk about something that seems like common sense, but within it, there are a lot of things we overlook. Food Storage. Also known as caching, this component of preparedness is just as important as having the right supplies. Your cache needs to be accessible. It needs to be safe and secure. And it needs to be properly planned and mapped out. Perfecting your caching plan makes a great project for summer. Most of us who are dedicated to getting prepared have already made a start on obtaining our survival food...

HOW TO TALK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT PREPAREDNESS Right after Memorial Day, it seems my calendar fills right up. Barbecues. Grad parties. Fireworks. Church fundraisers. A vacation. And so much more. It can be hard to balance all these social activities with the preparedness lifestyle... But I don't want you to think of it as a burden - think of it as an opportunity. What am I getting at? Well, every time you gather with others is an opportunity to spread the virtues of living the preparedness lifestyle. Today, I want to delve into some easy, no-pressure ways to...

As we pause from time to time to honor the memory of those patriots who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, I thought it would be fitting to share a lesson from the pages of history. This inspiring true story comes from the WWII era. It teaches us about personal sacrifice - and the virtues required to make a difference in spite of great adversity. Not only is this a fascinating tale, but we can carry its wisdom along with us in our preparedness journey. SAVE THE SEEDS, FEED THE WORLD  Let me tell you about the men and...

Each Memorial Day, we honor our fallen heroes. This national holiday is also the start of the summer travel season. If you're planning on getting away for a little summer fun - whether near or far - you'll want to read on. See, it's very important to take the preparedness mindset on the road with you. When you prepare accordingly, you'll get the most out of your summer fun - and stay safe and healthy. HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR MORE SUMMER FUN Fun. It's not something a lot of folks associate with the "prepper" stereotype. Well, you and I...

The Three Little Pigs & Preparedness A couple of weeks ago, I sent loyal customers like you a note about the one "preparedness mistake to avoid." If you missed it, click here to read it. I was happy to see that a lot of you took that message to heart. It's always a wise choice to take a step back and think about what we're truly preparing for. Recently, I came across another incredibly simple way to think about your approach to preparedness.  In fact, it happened the other night when I was reading my daughter a bedtime story. Can...

MEDIA SLAMS "INSANE" PLAN TO DEFAULT ON U.S. DEBT In case you missed it, that was a headline from earlier this week. It grabbed a lot of attention, including from me, but not for the reasons you might think. To be fair, I try to stay out of the media mud-slinging and fear-mongering. My passion is helping folks like you get prepared for any and all emergency scenarios. That's what My Patriot Supply was built on - not media speculation. However, there's one thing about this story that gave me chills. It goes beyond the media sensationalism. Above all, this...